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Digital Painting Techniques: Volume 4 - SOLD OUT!

Digital Painting Techniques: Volume 4 continues the tradition established by its predecessors by exploring a variety of painting subjects and styles with some of the most talented artists in the industry. These include veterans like Ian McQue, a driving force behind the Grand Theft Auto franchise, who looks at vehicle design from concept through to completion; Serge Birault, who shares the secrets behind his amazing pin-up style and Simon Dominic Brewer, who covers the art of fairy tale illustration. So whether you're looking to learn more about these subjects, want to know how to create new worlds and design customs brushes, or simply wish to experiment with painting tribal warriors and comic art, Digital Painting Techniques: Volume 4 will serve as an invaluable tool in your artistic arsenal..

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PLEASE NOTE: This book is sold out and with no current plan to get it reprinted.

The successful Digital Painting Techniques series celebrates its fourth year by offering another volume chocked full of advice, tips and techniques for digital artists.

Digital Painting Techniques: Volume 4 continues the tradition established by its predecessors by exploring a variety of painting subjects and styles with some of the most talented artists in the industry. These include veterans like Ian McQue, a driving force behind the Grand Theft Auto franchise, who looks at vehicle design from concept through to completion; Serge Birault, who shares the secrets behind his amazing pin-up style and Simon Dominic Brewer, who covers the art of fairy tale illustration. So whether you're looking to learn more about these subjects, want to know how to create new worlds and design customs brushes, or simply wish to experiment with painting tribal warriors and comic art, Digital Painting Techniques: Volume 4 will serve as an invaluable tool in your artistic arsenal.

Like the previous books of the series 'Digital Painting Techniques', this book has plenty of handy tips, stunning images with useful information and a inspiring gallery!Review by Xander(Posted on 07/01/2018)

Overall this is a very good book with very good illustrations. The book contains just about all the areas which digital artists needs to be able to cover. I am sure that this book offers something new for all the pixel pushers out there - if nothing else, tons of beautiful images - not to mention all the inspiration!

Missing one star only because some of the tutorials were not as detailed as I personally would like them to be, but that is just me... Review by Mikko(Posted on 07/05/2015)

Great book

Value

Beautifully printed, full of wonderful tips and inspiring images. I love it!Review by Gloria(Posted on 08/09/2013)

Wonderful and wide

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This book is full of tips 'n tricks, very well printed and good for everyone covering all the illustration styles from sci-fi to maga drawing.
Perfect international shipping, well packed and quite fast delivery. Review by Matteo(Posted on 02/05/2013)

Very good and comprehensive overview of painting techniques.

Value

Digital painting is a field of illustration that has many applications. From concept artist to matte painting to character designers to pure story illustrations. Digital Painting techniques VOL. 4 is once again a great selection of over-the-shoulder-views with some exceptional artists who are true masters in their field.

Wether you are looking to brush up your digital techniques for book illustration or looking for fast ways to create a rapid series of concept robots. There is something for every field of artist in this book.

But apart from having a selection of fields and appliciation of how to work or improve your skills by looking at how the featured artist tackles a specific project, the book features georgeous, stunning but above all, very inspriring art for you to enjoy just by simply gazing at it!Review by Albert(Posted on 09/04/2013)

Excellent collection of techniques for digital artists! Highly recommended!Review by Roy(Posted on 07/02/2013)

Must have for Digital Painter

Value

The book handles a lot of different subjects in a very insightful manner making you want to try out all the different techniques and subjects. The print quality is superb and the artists' work on display is of highest quality. 3DTotal prove once again that they are one of the forerunners in digital painting instruction.Review by Andreas Rocha(Posted on 07/02/2013)

Another insightful guide to Digital painting.

Value

This is another great book of professional digital art tips that are useful to all skill levels. A range of artists cover different approaches to creating great 2d digital art. Although it's mainly fantastical and science fiction themed, the practical approaches are relevant whatever the subject matter may be. Lots to try out in your own time and some very inspirational stuff. Review by Cosmonautilus(Posted on 03/12/2012)

Worth every penny!

Value

First of the 4 volumes that makes me try all of the tutorials and gives me valuable tips. Worth the money!Review by Cesar(Posted on 24/10/2012)

Awesome

Value

This book is a dense landscape that promises a great deal of exploration and study. My book is already filled with post-its tagging specific techniques I want to try. I also cherish the Pin-up tutorial that came with it - as an artist I can learn so much from just watching another artist do it so well.Review by Kenjji(Posted on 17/10/2012)

Great overview of current processes

Value

The art work is unquestionably top level and the tutorials are great although not quite as in depth as I might like, this is made up by a great variety of styles and artists - well worth buying for the library!Review by Bradley(Posted on 06/10/2012)

Amazing book!

Value

A lot of great art and helpful tips and tricks. It is a great book for beginners and all the way up. Excellent print quality and walkthroughs.Review by Daniel(Posted on 05/10/2012)

Great Value

Value

This book is another great release! I just got it today and I am completely satisfied with it, I love it. It is a great reference and consists of great lessons.Review by Brandon(Posted on 04/10/2012)

Stunning print & excellent resource

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I was blown away by the quality of the printing and binding. The book is very clearly organized and all of the tutorials are well-presented and detailed. A must-buy for anyone interested in rendering and digital art!Review by Dark Acre Jack(Posted on 03/10/2012)

Wonderbook!

Value

AAAAAAMAzing book that is essential for any artists's collection!Review by SollmasterDoodle(Posted on 24/09/2012)

The book to get

Value

This is a great book! So many tips from so many great artists that I love like Serge Birault. Gave me a lot of inspiration.
I recommend this book to all artists. You won't regret it.Review by Bada(Posted on 21/09/2012)

Unlike other digital art books which came before it

Value

The reason I say it's not like other Digital Art books, even vols 1-3 is that it delves deeper and picks out different sections within the genres, rather than doing "Sci-Fi", "Fantasy" etc. The first books are truly spectacular and covered those areas really well, so with this one I felt I was getting a deeper insight and progressing forward, rather than just seeing more of the same types of (albeit beautiful) art. I was a little surprised that Serge Birault had such a large number of tutorials, despite the different pin-up settings. I don't deny that he's very good at what he does, just a little variation would have been nice. The specific areas of study does not prevent solid theory coming through in the process and that is still very much appreciated. My recommendation - Buy it. The huge gallery of droolworthy images are worth the money in themselves.Review by Stuart(Posted on 20/09/2012)

A good source of art styles

Value

This is a terrific series of books. It gives you a great insight into the methods and techniques of extremely talented artists and if you hit that creative brick wall there should be something in this book to give the process a kickstart. This will probably be a constant source of reference like the others in the series.
The book arrived well protected by the packaging.Review by keith(Posted on 20/09/2012)

Inspirational

Value

Not only was this book full of great tips and tricks, it will also keep me inspired to become a better artist. Review by Smitty(Posted on 20/09/2012)

A Must Have for ANY artist

Value

I recieved the book a couple of days ago, and I haven't put it down yet. If you own the first 3 books, you know how good this is; if you dont, where have you been?!? 30 quid is nothing compared to the value of information held within. Get it now, and be a better artist today!Review by TehBeardedOne(Posted on 20/09/2012)

Inspiring and high quality work

Value

I received the book this morning and it's a beauty. Very well printed and full of high quality artwork. Great to watch over the shoulders of such talented artists and quickly pick up the pace in ones own workflow with countless production proven tips. Great asset to my library.Review by Albert(Posted on 20/09/2012)

A wealth of information

Value

The book contains so many tips, ideas and techniques for art lovers, whether they be digital artists or just admirers. Apart from seeing beautiful images from the great artists who appear within the pages, you can also raise your own artwork. I cannot recommend highly enough. Get it, you won't regret it. Review by Kaz(Posted on 20/09/2012)

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